New Guidelines on Sexual Violence in the Workplace

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has updated its guidelines on sexual harassment in the workplace. One requirement under the new guidelines is for employers to create a task force for preventing and dealing with sexual violence in the workplace. Read more

Omnibus Law Implementing Regulations: A Mixed Bag of Labour Reforms

With the Omnibus Law becoming effective on 2 November 2020, the Indonesian government has issued a series of regulations to guide its implementation, including what we consider to be a ‘mixed bag’ of labour reforms. We highlight the key changes under these labour reforms that employers need to consider. Read more

Omnibus Law Insights: Are the Labour Reforms Really Pro-Employer?

The labour reforms in the Omnibus Law have largely been controversial because they are widely reported to introduce a fundamental shift in employee protection in Indonesia. While this is true for certain aspects of the law, such as employee entitlements upon termination, employers should be mindful that many of the changes may actually be employee-friendly. Read more